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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,079.18, 456,345.97 and 114,726.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,079.18, 456,345.97 and 114,726.29 is: 172,175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,079.18 : 456,345.97 = 114,726.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,079.18/456,345.97 = 114,726.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,079.18x = 456,345.97 × 114,726.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,079.18x = 52,354,877,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354,877,526.01/304,079.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,175.15

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